Stafford Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Stafford's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 6.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 18.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marked a significant deviation from the national trend, particularly in the category of shoplifting, which occurred at a rate of 0.3 per 1,000 residents—52% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.9% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.2%) and public order offences (8.4%). These figures suggest a combination of local factors, though the overall lower crime rate may reflect the area's character as a mix of urban and rural environments with potentially lower population density and fewer high-traffic commercial zones compared to larger cities. Seasonal context in October—marked by darker evenings, the return of standard time, and Halloween—may have influenced patterns, with increased visibility of anti-social behaviour during the month. The relatively low rate of shoplifting could be attributed to the area's retail distribution. Overall, the data highlights a stark contrast to national averages in certain categories, warranting further analysis of underlying socioeconomic and geographic factors.

Month-on-month analysis revealed notable shifts in crime trends. Theft from the person saw a 300% increase, rising from 1 to 4 incidents, while other crime surged by 73.3% (15 to 26). Conversely, robbery decreased by 22.2% (9 to 7), and criminal damage and arson dropped by 9.2% (65 to 59). These fluctuations suggest potential changes in policing strategies or community activity patterns during October. The category of shoplifting, already 52% below the UK average, remained significantly lower, possibly reflecting effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic in commercial areas. Meanwhile, drugs-related crime was 7% above the UK average, and bicycle theft was 25% above, indicating areas where local law enforcement might need to focus resources. The overall violent crime rate (2.6 per 1,000) was 2% below the UK average, though this was offset by higher-than-average rates in other categories like possession of weapons (43% above UK average). Residents might find the 10.5% month-on-month increase in overall crime rate (from 5.7 to 6.3 per 1,000) a useful indicator for assessing local safety trends.

Stafford's crime rate in October 2025 was 6.3 per 1,000 residents, representing a 10.5% increase from the previous month's rate of 5.7 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 29 crimes per day over the 31-day period, or one reported crime for every 158 residents during the month. When compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, Stafford remains 18.2% below the national figure, a consistent trend that may reflect the area's demographic profile or geographic characteristics. The population-scaled perspective suggests that while the rate is lower than the UK average, the absolute number of crimes (897) is still substantial for a local authority district of 141,556 residents. The shift in crime mix—particularly the rise in theft from the person and other crime—indicates a need for targeted interventions. Locally, the 1-in-158 monthly exposure figure provides context for residents, though this is an aggregate measure and does not account for variations in neighborhood-specific risk. The comparison also highlights the importance of maintaining current crime prevention efforts, as even a relatively low rate can have significant community impact when concentrated in specific areas or categories.